Mecum Auction to Sell ’57 Heaven Auto Museum

Entire Contents of Branson, MO Museum will be Sold at No Reserve

PhotoA 1957 Lincoln Premier two-door hardtop (top) and the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Daytona Beach record-setter, both part of the Mecum '57 Heaven Museum sale. Memorabilia and museum displays will also be sold.

By Mecum AuctionsJuly 29, 2009

MARENGO, IL --

Step back in time with Mecum Auctions as they announce the ’57 Heaven Auto Museum Auction – a special, one-time event to sell an incredible collection of 1957 vehicles, authentic storefronts and automotive memorabilia from the museum.

The ’57 Heaven Auction takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Mo. Mecum will offer 65 classic cars as well as automotive collectibles and re-created ‘50s-era storefronts, including a drive-in movie, fire station, barbershop, gas station and Cadillac dealership.

“This amazing museum features remarkable 1957 model year vehicles from every major American manufacturer, including Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, DeSoto, Hudson, Nash, Studebaker and Packard, plus boats and motorcycles,” said Dana Mecum, president, Mecum Auctions. “In addition to the cars, we are very excited to offer collectors a chance to own truly authentic pieces of vintage memorabilia from 1957. These collectibles will bring back fond memories of cruising to the auto parts store with friends and sharing milkshakes at the local diner.”

A ’57 Lincoln Premier two-door hardtop (Lot S17) will cross the auction block on Saturday. It features a 368/300 HP automatic transmission; a Toas Turquoise and Starmist White exterior with turquoise and white leather interior; and “Curb Feelers,” protruding antennas on the lower edge of the car that kept drivers from scraping their whitewall tires while parking.

Mecum will also auction the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 347/317 HP Tri-Power (Lot S60) – the actual car that set a new speed record in January 1957 at the Daytona Beach Speedway in Florida. It ran the flying mile one way at 141.2 mph, which was the fastest speed ever recorded to that date in its class, and was driven by John Zink, owner of the Chieftain and Indy 500 winners.

The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year – more than any collector car auction company in the world. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.